Why do the most beautiful things in our homes often require the most maintenance? Tile showers need grout scrubbing, granite countertops need to be sealed and resealed… and those wood floors and furniture? Scratches are inevitable. However, there is an easy solution, according to thousands of Amazon shoppers: Katzco Furniture Repair Kit Wood Markers.
This 13-piece set makes covering up pesky cuts as simple as coloring a few lines (your kid could probably do this, but there’s a good chance they caused those scratches in the first place). Oh, and something that will definitely make you “radiate”? You can get this kit on sale for just $9, saving you almost 45%.
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Make my bones shiver! This highly rated kit couldn’t be easier to use.
Why is it a good deal?
When you consider how much it costs to replace hardwood floors and furniture, nine dollars for a set with as many fans as this one is a total bargain. It’s dropped to $7 a few times, but it’s still one of the best prices we’ve seen.
Why do I need this?
You don’t need to be skilled to use this wood refinishing kitwhich includes six shades of markers and crayons, along with a sharpener. Colored pencils can be used to fill in deeper scratches, while markers are suitable for touching up superficial scratches and discoloration. Speaking of colors, the markers and crayons come in maple, oak, cherry, walnut, mahogany, and black, although you can also mix multiple shades if you don’t find one that matches exactly.
Once you realize how easy it is to color these imperfections, you can start looking for antique wood pieces to restore at garage sales and used furniture stores. (No need to thank us for inspiring your new side hustle!)
What the reviewers say
An impressive 14,000+ Amazon customers (and counting) have given this kit a five-star rating.
Pros
“I used this to cover small scratches and watermarks on kitchen and bathroom cabinets,” explained one satisfied buyer. “It made the cabinets look new again. There’s a great selection of colors and the crayons help fill in deeper scratches.”
“I removed the runner from our wooden stairs and it left all kinds of holes in the staples and nails,” he said. other. “Using the crayon to fill it in and the marker to touch up the color worked amazing! We saved so much money sanding and repainting the wood floor. You wouldn’t even know!”
“Highly recommended for pet parents!” exclaimed one third reviewer. “I have a one-year-old puppy who loves scratching the door when I’m on the other side… we have wooden doors and these markers were perfect!
Cons
There’s a bit of a learning curve to using them, some buyers say. “My only complaint is the more matte finish for bigger scratches, but you can add a shine on top if you want,” shared one generally satisfied buyer. “Highlighters are great for touching up scratches. … The secret for me is to blend/smudge with my fingertip before drying to soften the line/mark.”
“I just wish they had a fine tip, like a pen, so it only went into the scratch and not around it, but other than that, I think they worked perfectly well!” wrote a ultimate fan. “I was really skeptical about these, but boy, did they work!”
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Don’t see an exact match? Mix the tones to obtain the desired color.
To help keep your hardwood floors scratch-free, buy a pack of these TV-watchable furniture leg covers.
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These padded problem solvers stretch to fit most chair legs, providing a soft, smooth bottom on hard floors.
“They’re so versatile and don’t stand out like ‘socks,’” said one reviewer. “We tried felt protectors, nails and adhesives. Nothing stuck and my wooden floor was getting scratched.
If you have Amazon Primeyou will get free shipping of course. Not a member yet? No problem. You can sign up for a 30-day free trial here. (And by the way, those without Better Plus get free shipping on orders of $35 or more.)
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